1985 Churchill

[jdaw1]

Thirty years after harvest we held a small horizontal of 1985s.

• Review of the event as a whole;
• • 1985 Cálem;
  • 1985 M Gonzalez;
  • 1985 Delaforce;
  • 1985 Harvey;
  • 1985 J. H. Andresen;
  • 1985 Quinta do Noval;
  • 1985 Offley Boa Vista;
• • 1985 Churchill;
  • 1985 Sandeman;
  • 1985 Martinez;
  • 1985 Gould Campbell;
  • 1985 Quarles Harris;
  • 1985 Smith Woodhouse;
• • 1985 Ramos Pinto;
  • 1985 Taylor;
  • 1985 Fonseca;
  • 1985 Dow;
  • 1985 Graham;
  • 1985 Warre;
• Food order;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

[Doggett]

Ch85 Very nice port and best of the 2nd flight. Deep purple, and a strong powerful fruity taste, that had some nicely balanced heat on a good finish. 90 points

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep rose red colour; 90% opaque at the centre. Closed on the nose, barely showing a little sour black cherries and a hint of VA. Round and smooth with liquid dark chocolate the first impression. The mid-palate brings more chewy tannins that give a dry core to the fruity palate. A decent dose of acidity gives balance but the wine lacks concentration. A faint touch of VA show on the edges of the palate. Dry on the finish, which is of charcoal and prunes. Good length. 88/100.

[flash_uk]

65% opacity, red. Musty nose. A dryness in the mouth, but nonetheless enjoyable.

[jdaw1]

Ch85. Dark dark red. Big plum early palate, much bitterness mid palate. Mid length. Fruit more prominent than most others on the same page (S, Mz, GC, QH, SW).